Removing Gutter Anchors

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Removing gutter anchors. Step 2 removing other nails. Pull it out as far as you can. Make sure that you place the gutter nail in a safe waste bin and don t leave it lying around on the roof. It might sound convenient but letting a large piece of gutter fall to the ground is unsafe.

You can use caulk to fill holes left in the siding once the gutters and downspouts are removed. Threaded plastic cone shaped or expanding anchors can. 2 observe the wall anchor in the wall. Detach the nail or screw that protrudes from the wall anchor with pliers or a screwdriver.

With the above safety procedures in mind use a power drill in reverse or a screwdriver to remove the screws underneath the roof or in the siding holding the gutter in place. This is as simple as removing each gutter hanger or other device that holds the gutter in place. Wiggle the pliers back and forth until the masonry anchor pulls out of the wall. A gutter apron is a bent piece of flashing that tucks up under the shingles and over the gutter.

You may have to temporarily remove your hangers as you go or you can notch out the apron around them. Take your hammer and slide the claw piece under the first of the gutter nails. Set the drill aside and grasp the top of the remaining anchor with a pair of pliers. Use a pry bar to remove the gutter nail completely.

Lift the frame or item from the wall and place it aside. Once the apron s in place fasten it with sheet metal screws. You can then start removing the other nails. Remove the gutter once all hangers are gone.

Snug the screw up to the gutter being careful not to over tighten it. If the gutter is very long be cautious removing it. The first move is to remove any screws to access the anchor and then proceed with a method best suited to the particular type of fastener.